as in suspense
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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Recent Examples of suspension
The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas shoved her fist into the point guard’s neck before stepping over her on the ground, and the play initially went uncalled -- a review of the play resulted in a Flagrant 2 and a one-game suspension.
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Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
France has no player at risk of a suspension, so a change in the starting lineup is unlikely.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The six-time All Star will serve her first-ever suspension during the Mercury’s game against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In response to the events, President Delcy Rodríguez declared a national emergency and ordered the suspension of classes throughout the country.
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Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suspension
Ryan Morik Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
France has no player at risk of a suspension, so a change in the starting lineup is unlikely.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The six-time All Star will serve her first-ever suspension during the Mercury’s game against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday.
—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In response to the events, President Delcy Rodríguez declared a national emergency and ordered the suspension of classes throughout the country.
—
Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suspension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspension
suspense
Noun
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As a result, moments of action, suspense, and cinematic spectacle found their way into the film.
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The tale begins in high suspense, with 53-year-old Daphne and her husband, Jonathan, seemingly being stalked while visiting New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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